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Indie Author | Free High Fantasy Webnovel series with Eastern influences available in linktree | Taiwanese | He/Him | ♓ | MtG, Video Games, Tech, Anime https://linktr.ee/monadicblurbs

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A graphic created using multiple layers. The background is a photo of an old, vast library with arched ceilings. On top of that, in the center of the graphic, is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. Within this frame is a title in bold letters that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath this title and to the left is more text that reads "Sands Under a Silent Sun: Act Two." To the right of this is a book featuring the cover of the third installment in the novel series. At the bottom of the frame is text that reads "editing started!" and under that is smaller text that reads "free e-novel series".

A graphic created using multiple layers. The background is a photo of an old, vast library with arched ceilings. On top of that, in the center of the graphic, is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. Within this frame is a title in bold letters that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath this title and to the left is more text that reads "Sands Under a Silent Sun: Act Two." To the right of this is a book featuring the cover of the third installment in the novel series. At the bottom of the frame is text that reads "editing started!" and under that is smaller text that reads "free e-novel series".

Progress update on act two of Sands Under a Silent Sun, the third novel in my high fantasy series, Below the Heavens!

Editing has begun, and we're hard at work to start bringing you weekly chapter releases again!

#indieauthor #writers

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A review graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is a medium gray with gold flecks and transparent gold lines arranged in a sun burst pattern. In the center is a transparent gold ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Layered on top of this in the center of the graphic is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent white background. The header is in bold outlined text and reads "Below the Heavens". The sub header is in bold gold text and reads "Excellent Melding of Styles". Below this is a graphic of five gold stars, indicating the rating for the review. Underneath this is the body text for the partial review quote. This reads "Below the Heavens is a fascinating mix of two different styles of storytelling - Eastern and Western - wrapped up in a sheath of excellent worldbuilding, dotted with complex characters and spectacularly good dialogue. I can't recommend it highly enough." and is attributed to the author C.M. Antal.

A review graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is a medium gray with gold flecks and transparent gold lines arranged in a sun burst pattern. In the center is a transparent gold ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Layered on top of this in the center of the graphic is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent white background. The header is in bold outlined text and reads "Below the Heavens". The sub header is in bold gold text and reads "Excellent Melding of Styles". Below this is a graphic of five gold stars, indicating the rating for the review. Underneath this is the body text for the partial review quote. This reads "Below the Heavens is a fascinating mix of two different styles of storytelling - Eastern and Western - wrapped up in a sheath of excellent worldbuilding, dotted with complex characters and spectacularly good dialogue. I can't recommend it highly enough." and is attributed to the author C.M. Antal.

Check out this review of my East Asian inspired high fantasy series, Below the Heavens!

This series features a detailed world crafted from scratch, political struggles and intrigue, and a unique auramaster magic system. Along with ancient spirits and dragons, it's a read that's hard to resist!

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A graphic created using multiple layers of design. The background is a darkened photo of an old library with antique worn books. In  the center of the graphic is a frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. In the top left of this frame is the title, which reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that is the subtitle, reading "Sins of a Dying Empire." Below that is more text that says "free e-novel". To the right of this text and within the main frame is a sub-frame, featuring the illustration of a tower surrounded by clouds and overshadowed by a large eclipse. Underneath this sub-frame and titular text is body text, reading "A High Fantasy indie novel series inspired by East Asian mythology, written by a Taiwanese American author. Featuring a detailed world crafted from scratch, a unique magic system, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters."

A graphic created using multiple layers of design. The background is a darkened photo of an old library with antique worn books. In the center of the graphic is a frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. In the top left of this frame is the title, which reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that is the subtitle, reading "Sins of a Dying Empire." Below that is more text that says "free e-novel". To the right of this text and within the main frame is a sub-frame, featuring the illustration of a tower surrounded by clouds and overshadowed by a large eclipse. Underneath this sub-frame and titular text is body text, reading "A High Fantasy indie novel series inspired by East Asian mythology, written by a Taiwanese American author. Featuring a detailed world crafted from scratch, a unique magic system, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters."

Hey y'all!

Just a heads up, I'm gearing up to start publishing act two of book three in the next month or two. This is your reminder to keep an eye out for more update posts going forward!

If you want to start catching up now, check out the first two books and act one in my bio!

#indieauthor

29.04.2025 22:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you're actively working on a writing project and talk about it on your account, that counts too! I'll add you in

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There are still plenty of spots open in my indie fantasy author starter pack!

#writingcommunity #indiewriters #selfpublishing #selfpublished

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A moodboard graphic. The background is a medium-gray rough textured pattern with a transparent overlay of gold flecks. To the top left of the graphic is a circular frame with a golden outline that looks somewhat like a messy scribble. The frame features book cover art of a tall tower with Asian architecture standing in the center of a large eclipse silhouette. To the right of the frame is a golden ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Underneath this frame and towards the bottom center of the graphic is a square frame with the same messy outline. The frame features a photo of an ornate incense burner with gold accents and a detailed depiction of a traditional Eastern dragon. To the bottom right of the frame are three vertical circles outline in gold that feature the color palette of the image. In descending order they are gray-blue, crimson, and brick red.

A moodboard graphic. The background is a medium-gray rough textured pattern with a transparent overlay of gold flecks. To the top left of the graphic is a circular frame with a golden outline that looks somewhat like a messy scribble. The frame features book cover art of a tall tower with Asian architecture standing in the center of a large eclipse silhouette. To the right of the frame is a golden ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Underneath this frame and towards the bottom center of the graphic is a square frame with the same messy outline. The frame features a photo of an ornate incense burner with gold accents and a detailed depiction of a traditional Eastern dragon. To the bottom right of the frame are three vertical circles outline in gold that feature the color palette of the image. In descending order they are gray-blue, crimson, and brick red.

Decided to make another mood board! This one is a more abstract one based off the whole series.

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

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There's still a decent amount of spots left on my indie fantasy author starter pack!

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A graphic with multiple layers of design. The background is a gray-blue with pale gold flecks over it. In the center are four rectangular frames that are an even paler gold, nearly white. There are three on top and three on bottom, and they all feature different photos. The top left is a photo of a snow covered winter landscape with evergreen trees and a sunrise in the background. The top middle is a photo of a stack of old books. The top right is a photo of multiple old oil candles. The bottom left is a photo of more old books and some potion vials. The bottom middle is a photo of smooth stones with runes carved on them. The bottom right is an up close photo of snow with frozen orbs on top, glowing in the late afternoon sun. Below all six images is a line in the same color as the frames. On top of this line on the left is messy script the same color as the background, outlined in pale gold. To the right and still on top of the line are four circles in the same palette as the graphic.

A graphic with multiple layers of design. The background is a gray-blue with pale gold flecks over it. In the center are four rectangular frames that are an even paler gold, nearly white. There are three on top and three on bottom, and they all feature different photos. The top left is a photo of a snow covered winter landscape with evergreen trees and a sunrise in the background. The top middle is a photo of a stack of old books. The top right is a photo of multiple old oil candles. The bottom left is a photo of more old books and some potion vials. The bottom middle is a photo of smooth stones with runes carved on them. The bottom right is an up close photo of snow with frozen orbs on top, glowing in the late afternoon sun. Below all six images is a line in the same color as the frames. On top of this line on the left is messy script the same color as the background, outlined in pale gold. To the right and still on top of the line are four circles in the same palette as the graphic.

Decided to make another mood board! This is for one of the series' leading characters, Kalle.

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

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A square  graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. 

The title reads "New releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 84: Mursa, & The Ninth Interlude". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 84: Mursa, & The Ninth Interlude". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

Check out this new chapter drop of my #highfantasy #indienovel, Sands Under a Silent Sun, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in #webnovel form on #royalroad, found in my bio!

#WritingCommmunity

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A square  graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. 

The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 83: SpearMarshal". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 83: SpearMarshal". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

Check out this new chapter drop of my #highfantasy #indienovel, Sands Under a Silent Sun, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in #webnovel form on #royalroad, found in my bio!

#WritingCommmunity

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A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a red ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and to the top left is a dark gray book graphic featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large red eclipse encircling the top of it. To the right of the frame is a title in large, bold, black outlined, gray text that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that in red text outlined in black is a bullet list, which reads "High Fantasy. Ancient Spirits. Dragons." . Below the book graphic, title, and larger bullet list is a smaller bullet list. This bullet list reads "Detailed world crafted from scratch. Quick witted and likeable protagonist. Political struggles and intrigue. Unique auramaster magic system."

A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a red ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and to the top left is a dark gray book graphic featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large red eclipse encircling the top of it. To the right of the frame is a title in large, bold, black outlined, gray text that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that in red text outlined in black is a bullet list, which reads "High Fantasy. Ancient Spirits. Dragons." . Below the book graphic, title, and larger bullet list is a smaller bullet list. This bullet list reads "Detailed world crafted from scratch. Quick witted and likeable protagonist. Political struggles and intrigue. Unique auramaster magic system."

Hey there! Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity

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Added you in!

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Hey y'all!

I created an indie fantasy author starter pack, and I'm looking for more people to include! Drop a comment if you want to be added.

This list is a safe space for marginalized people. If you notice someone problematic on it please DM me!

go.bsky.app/2bzKZiB

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A square  graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. 

The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 81: Monsters". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 81: Monsters". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity

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A mood board graphic. The background is a photo of buildings with traditional East Asian architecture built in the middle of a body of water. The photo is darkened and slightly blurry. Atop the photo and in the center is a grouping of frames containing photos. The bottom left frame is a vertical rectangle, featuring a photo of a man's hand holding a flame. There's an illustration of the golden outline of a feather just above the low outer corner of the frame. On the corner above that is a golden outline of a burst of rays. In the center of this burst is text reading "Molam". Layered on the top right corner of the rectangle frame is a circular frame with an ornate golden pattern around it. This round frame features a photo of a very old library. Below the circle and to the right of the rectangle are two square frames stacked atop each other, the top one featuring a photo of parchment, a quill, and an inkwell. The one below is a photo of a bow and arrows. To the right are color swatches.

A mood board graphic. The background is a photo of buildings with traditional East Asian architecture built in the middle of a body of water. The photo is darkened and slightly blurry. Atop the photo and in the center is a grouping of frames containing photos. The bottom left frame is a vertical rectangle, featuring a photo of a man's hand holding a flame. There's an illustration of the golden outline of a feather just above the low outer corner of the frame. On the corner above that is a golden outline of a burst of rays. In the center of this burst is text reading "Molam". Layered on the top right corner of the rectangle frame is a circular frame with an ornate golden pattern around it. This round frame features a photo of a very old library. Below the circle and to the right of the rectangle are two square frames stacked atop each other, the top one featuring a photo of parchment, a quill, and an inkwell. The one below is a photo of a bow and arrows. To the right are color swatches.

Decided to make another mood board! This one is for the series' main character, Molam.

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

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A square  graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. 

The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 80: A Dark Horizon". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 80: A Dark Horizon". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"

Hey there!

Looking for something new to read?

Below the Heavens is a #highfantasy #indiebook series inspired by #EastAsian mythology and culture.

Available for free in #webnovel form on #RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#writingcommunity

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A square  graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. 

Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "For lovers of Asian-inspired epic high fantasy!". Beneath the subtitle are 5 red stars, the rating given. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "I love the rich world-building. Traditionally-published epic fantasy has so rarely featured Asian-inspired settings, and it is a joy to see the myths and folktales that I grew up with play into the world of “Below the Heavens.” " Below that is more text that reads "Fourth Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".

A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "For lovers of Asian-inspired epic high fantasy!". Beneath the subtitle are 5 red stars, the rating given. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "I love the rich world-building. Traditionally-published epic fantasy has so rarely featured Asian-inspired settings, and it is a joy to see the myths and folktales that I grew up with play into the world of “Below the Heavens.” " Below that is more text that reads "Fourth Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".

Check out this recent review of my #highfantasy #indienovel, Sins of a Dying Empire, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in #webnovel form on #royalroad, found in my bio!

#WritingCommmunity

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I've added you in!

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I've gone ahead and added you in!

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